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About school district data

School district boundaries often differ from municipal boundaries. Many Upstate school districts serve more than one community, and many communities are served by multiple school districts.

Saranac Lake Central School District is the major district for students living in Santa Clara.

K-12 enrollment
Saranac Lake Central School District
0 1,100 2,200 2017 2021 2025 2017: 1,187 2018: 1,142 2019: 1,113 2020: 1,150 2021: 1,090 2022: 1,096 2023: 1,068 2024: 1,045 2025: 1,036 1,187 1,113 1,090 1,068 1,036
Source: NYS Education Department, 2025
English proficiency for Saranac Lake and other districts in Franklin County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Math proficiency for Saranac Lake and other districts in Franklin County
Grades 3 through 8
Source: NYS Education Department, assessment scores for 2024-2025 school year
Educational levels of Santa Clara residents, age 25 and older
Source: American Community Survey, 2023
Colleges near Santa Clara
  • Paul Smith's College
    Paul Smiths
  • North Country Community College
    Saranac Lake